Comparison of Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Piper PA-28 Cherokee [S]ave
| Attribute |  Piper PA-28 Cherokee × |  Cessna 172 Skyhawk × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Piper Aircraft | Cessna |
| Model | Piper PA-28 Cherokee | Cessna 172 Skyhawk |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1961 | 1956 |
| Type | Private Single Engine | Private Single Engine |
| Icao | PA28 | C172 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Lycoming O-320-E2A | 1x Lycoming O-360 L2A |
| Power, hp (hp) | 150 | 160 |
| Avionics | - | Garmin G1000 glass cockpit |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 200 | 228 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 87 | 87 |
| Travel range (km) | 861 | 1,272 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 12.916 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4,359 | 4,115 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 3.35 | 3.71 |
| Take off distance (m) | 502 | 497 |
| Landing distance (m) | 564 | 407 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 975 | 1,157 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 975 | 1,157 |
| Max payload (kg) | 421 | 398 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 189 | 212 |
| 1↑Baggage volume (m³) | 0.6 | 0.85 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin height (m) | 1.09 | 1.2 |
| Cabin width (m) | 1.01 | 1 |
| Cabin length (m) | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Exterior length (m) | 7.1 | 8.3 |
| Tail height (m) | 2.22 | 2.72 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.15 | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.14 | 11 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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